Violinstring tension chart

http://www.violinstringreview.com/tension-chart.html

Strings are arranged from highest tension to lowest (in lbs.).
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Not all tension information is easily available, but if you see something missing please contact us.

 
Notice

     The string tension data has been gathered from the string companies themselves.  Each company may use slightly different string lengths in their tests which will alter the results.  These numbers are not concrete, and should be seen as a general range. The tensions listed are for the medium gauges of each set.  If silver, and non-silver D strings are available, the non-silver string is listed.  More detailed information will be on the strings individual pages.  Remember, every string is different.  One string having a different tension than another brand does not mean it will sound a certain way comparatively.  

All strings (total lbs.)

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E-String (Click for a large image) D-String (Click for a large image)

A-String (Click for a large image) G-String (Click for a large image)

Jim Binkley  
Yes - just how many guqin makers in China, string makers, etc. - how come no such chart for guqin? I went looking for this because I wondered why the violin "heavenly pillar" (soundpost) is more or less under the treble bridge leg. I suspect this chart is why (bow down to the High E - Lord of Violin Strings). Guitar strings seem to be more or less balanced although one chart had the low A with higher tension. And wrapping the strings - well the wrapping doesn't seem to add tension (it's the core of the string apparently - that adds tension)